Women who breastfeed their babies may be lowering their own risk of a heart attack, heart disease or stroke, research suggests. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

Drinking three or more cups of tea a day may significantly reduce the chances of having a stroke, scientists claim. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides that were sprayed far and wide by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War might put veterans at increased risk for heart disease and Parkinson's.

An Institute of Medicine report finds "suggestive but limited" evidence of an elevated risk for these two conditions among soldiers who served in that conflict. picked by Bingo 4 months ago

A genetic link between dental disease and heart attacks has been found by German researchers. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

TV pitchman Billy Mays' death appeared to be from heart disease, not a bump to the head, according to the Hillsborough County medical examiner. The final cause of death will not be known until after toxicology results are available, Dr. Vernard Adams said at a Monday news conference. picked by kakana 5 months ago

A doctor's gender could determine how early heart disease is detected in women. picked by Neiako 2 years ago

The latest Dairy Milk wrappers feature a logo showing a glass and a half of milk being poured into a chocolate chunk, put milk first in a list of ingredients, but Cadbury says it is also necessary to print warnings in capital letters in yellow boxes saying "CONTAINS: MILK" in case people who are allergic to milk do not realise that there is milk in Cadbury Dairy Milk bars." picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Eating nuts or peanut butter can help cut the risk of heart disease among women with Type 2 diabetes, research suggests. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

Drinking three or more cups of tea a day is as good for you as drinking plenty of water and may even have extra health benefits, say researchers.

Tea not only rehydrates as well as water does, but it can also protect against heart disease and some cancers, UK nutritionists found. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

The 2007 Guidelines for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Women also include new directions for using aspirin, hormone therapy and vitamin and mineral supplements in heart disease and stroke prevention in women. picked by suebe 3 years ago

There is no doubt that heart disease is a serious disease that may kill more women than cancer. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

After getting promising results from experiments with rats, University of Michigan scientists say they're preparing for a clinical study of whether eating tart cherries can help people reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Music could one day be used as a therapeutic tool for blood pressure control and heart patient rehabilitation, according to a new study.

Previous studies have shown that music with faster tempos resulted in increased breathing, heart rate and blood pressure. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

Scientists say a natural supplement made from tomatoes, taken daily, can stave off heart disease and strokes. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

Despite being a leading contributor to heart disease, obesity appears to play a protective role in a range of cardiovascular problems, says a new study. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

...according to a new study that finds that eating an unassuming bowl of any whole-grain cereal with milk is superior to chugging a designer sports drink after a workout to replenish muscle fuel and protein.

In the privacy of your kitchen, maybe it doesn't matter that milk and cereal isn't as hip as something that professional basketball players consume. picked by bingo 6 months ago

Geneticists in Russia have successfully engineered mice to produce breast milk with human proteins.

They could soon be able to make substitutes, with all the health benefits! picked by Ankabout 6 months ago

A U.S. mouse study suggests that, in the future, humans might be able to eat any kind of fat they wish without raising their risk of heart disease. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Research to reduce farting has begun at Waikato University in an effort to stamp out the embarrassing side-effect from soy milk.

Abdominal bloating, rumbling and flatulence are often experienced by lactose-intolerant people who turn to soy milk as an alternative to drinking dairy products. Vegetarians also consume a lot of soy milk. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

A new study has found that the thinner your thighs, the greater your risk of heart disease.
The research, published in today's edition of the British Medical Journal, reveals that thigh circumference is linked to the risk of heart disease and premature death. picked by kakana 3 months ago